16078/Window Shopping

Window Shopping
Date of Scene:	14 October 2023
Location:	Gotham Diamond Exchange
Synopsis:	Selina and Kate cross paths and go get some sushi.
Cast of Characters:	Kate Kane, Selina Kyle

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Kate Kane has posed:
Kate Kane has just finished a private meeting with one of the head jewelers. She's having a few pieces custom-designed for the holidays to hand out as gifts and has been looking at some of the designer suggestions and giving her feedback. She doesn't tend to wear much in the way of jewelry herself, outside of the occasional gala showing, when it's almost par for the course to have a piece of statement jewelry to catch the eye.

She's dressed stylishly but not formally in a variation on a men's style suit, black on white, a hint of red in the tie. She's wearing her own hair, cut short and swept a bit to one side, gelled expertly. Minimal make-up, mostly dark around her eyes, shadow on her lids, a neutral lip. She gives the jeweler's hand a firm grip on the shake and is preparing to leave when another patron coming into the place catches her eye.

"Hello, Selina. Fancy meeting you here," she says with a raised eyebrow.

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle, for her part, is dressed to blend in with the exclusive clientele. The A-line skirt and matching jacket are black accented with white, the wide-brimmed hat white accented with black. A small clutch and elegant pumps complete the outfit. Makeup is neat, lipstick very red. Large, cat-shaped earrings adorned with diamonds dangle from each earlobe.

For her part, she is just perusing. Not exactly casing the place, but in her line of work it never hurts to keep up with local inventories.

Her head tilts, the brim of the hat lifting as the familiar voice catches her attention. "Hello, Kate. Always lovely to see you."

Kate Kane has posed:
Kate Kane smiles quickly, a flash and it's gone, "I'm glad you think so," she says.

She moves to stand next to Selina, gazing at the same case. She gestures towards a ruby necklace, "That would look good on you. But I've always been partial to red," she says. "You're just shopping, right? Not that I care that much. This place has excellent insurance, I'm sure. But I have a few pieces of my own in the back and I'd rather not have to bother you for their return," she says. She keeps her voice pitched low, even angles her head so the camera won't read her lips. She's not interested in blowing Selina's cover.

"Care to get some lunch?"

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle tilts her head at the question, chuckling softly. "Just shopping? What else would I be doing here, darling?" she replies, ending the last with a low purr. "I promise you that I am very, very selective." A finger-lift gesture guides the eye towards her cat-themed earrings as if by example.

"Lunch would be wonderful, actually. I've seen what I want to see here, already. I think there's a good sushi place close by, even."

Kate Kane has posed:
Kate Kane holds up a hand, "No judgement. I understand that old habits can die hard, whether they're good or bad. And some of these things are exquisite, although, you're right, they don't fit with your theme. We Gotham girls do love a theme," she says.

She casually takes Selina's hand and moves to lead her towards the door, "Yes, the Ronin. I've been there a few times. They have hibachi, too. I do enjoy the little show they put on, with the grill and the fire. You usually need to wait for a seat, but obviously not with me," she says. She isn't shy about using her money or influence. She's always been fond of brute force, even of the economic sort.

Her own heels click in rhythm with Selina's as they walk, "So, been keeping yourself busy, I presume?"

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle slips her hand warmly into Kate's, gripping comfortably like old friends as she is led towards the door. She chuckles at the mention of not waiting. "Of course not. The -Kanes- do not wait for such things."

Her reply is amused... nothing more and nothing less. Heels click in sync with Kate's own as they walk together, arm in arm. "Oh, staying out of trouble for the most part. I have a side project that I'm working on, but it's still simmering."

Selina shoots Kate a look, then. "What about you? How's the Gotham night-life been treating you?"

Kate Kane has posed:
Kate Kane snorts softly at the last question, "Better. I broke a few ribs last month and was...advised to take some time off. Which I did, begrudgingly. I can breathe again without feeling like I'm getting stabbed, at least. Which means it's time to get back to duty, of course."

"I waited in a lot of lines in the Marines. I feel like I've done my time," she says. They make their way to the restaurant and, soon enough, are ushered to a relatively secluded booth, away from the other patrons but with a good view of the Hibachi so they can enjoy the show without having to mingle with the average joe. Kate isn't a snob. She just doesn't like people very much.

Once they've ordered, she sighs and sits back a bit in her seat, "Side project, hmmmmmmmm? Color me intrigued."

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle glances over and gives a surprised look at the admission. "You actually took time off? I didn't think that was in your contract." she replies, upper lip twitching playfully. She knows how obsessive the Bats can be, after all.

Once they are settled, Selina rests her clutch beside her and gets comfortable as well. "It's very illegal, of course. B&E, private island, personal army. I would have invited you, but we're going to be coloring outside the lines on this one. And using a lot of red crayon."

Kate Kane has posed:
Kate Kane makes a sour face, "I didn't care for it. I know I'm supposed to be the idle rich, but I can't stand being idle. Just...being, without a drive, a purpose, a focus. I mean, I still stayed on mission, obviously, but if I wreck my body, I can't do what needs to be done," she sighs. "Reminding myself of that is the hard part."

"Private army? Now I'm doubly intrigued. My lines aren't perhaps as narrow as his are," she says. It's obvious who the He is, of course. "I do carry guns, after all. But it's your business. I won't pry."

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle settles, crossing one leg over the other. "Listen, Kate, I know you're among the best at what you do. That's not up for debate. This is kind of... personal." Her head tips down a bit and she takes a sip of water before continuing. "Ask me again sometime, when we're in a place where we can talk more freely."

Selina picks up the menu, then, and starts to peruse. "In any case, it's good to see that you're back in action again. I've always liked watching you in... action."

Kate Kane has posed:
Kate Kane considers, "Fair enough," she says. "I understand the importance of being circumspect. Loose lips sink ships and such things, much as I hate to use a Navy saying," she jokes.

She ordered a variety of sushi, spicy tuna mostly being her favorite, using chopsticks expertly as she selects the different options, "Good wasabi, not just the burn but some actual flavor," she says.

"I already knew you liked to watch. No surprises there," she teases.

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle chuckles at the Navy reference, nodding. For her part, Selina orders a cup of miso, a good amount of sashimi, and a couple of simpler sushi rolls.

She is skilled with the chopsticks and liberal with the wasabi. "Darling, you know I appreciate beauty in all its natural forms." she quips back, peering with those big, green eyes. "The wasabi IS good here. The real thing, not just horseradish."

Kate Kane has posed:
Kate Kane smiles, "A little sweating is good for you," she says, dabbing her forehead a bit with her napkin after she indulges excessively in said wasabi. "Beauty takes a lot of natural forms, you're right. There's even beauty in a good ass-kicking, if you know how to find it. Not that I have any intention of kicking yours, at the moment. Much more deserving individuals out there on the streets. Although a lot of them also in animal costumes. Gotham," she laughs.

She orders a highball from the bar to help wash down her food, sipping through a straw, "So, any plans this evening? I was planning to do a bit of nightswinging, but I could be persuaded to stay indoors with the proper motivation."

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle clucks her tongue at the mention of other animal costumes. "Amateurs and wannabes." she quips back, gesturing dismissively with her chopsticks. "And there is beauty in watching skilled fighters. An ass-kicking is a messy, wet, dirty thing. Often necessary, but no less messy."

Selina orders a glass of sake, and once it's served she holds the ceramic cup delicately between her fingers. "Well maybe I -did- have plans, but I'm afraid one of the local vigilantes might be onto me." Wink. "So I was just going to soak a little, maybe do some sweating. Definitely indoor stuff." Pause. "You interested?"

Kate Kane has posed:
Kate Kane smiles, "Remind me to call you next time I want to go see the fights when they come into town. UFC's going to be doing a card here next month, for their PPV. I can get us front row, if you wanted. I thought about doing it myself, once upon a time, but once my...other hobbies came to the fore, I realized it wouldn't help to advertise how dangerous I am," she says.

Not that she hides it. She famously once broke the wrist of a hedge fund manager who tried to grab her ass at one of Bruce's big charity balls. Guy was too embarrassed to sue.

She gives her card to the waiter and wipes her mouth carefully, "Sounds like a plan to me. My bike's close by."